“We must continually cultivate our relationships with elected officials, cities and municipalities to ensure the HBA can successfully affect pro-housing and housing affordability legislation across our six-county region and, in partnership with TAB, at the state level.”
​— Joe Fowler, JHF Homes & 2020 HBA Board President ​

Advocacy
One of the most important benefits of HBA membership is advocacy. The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin is your voice and advocate at the city, county, and state levels. We work tirelessly to ensure that the regulatory environment in the greater Austin area encourages growth and development. Whether it’s working on an ordinance or testifying at city council, we are here to represent YOU!  Donations to HBA’s HomePAC and Issues Fund help ensure HBA has the political clout necessary to make a difference in the election process, so consider making a donation today!

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MOre about Issues Fund

more about HomePAC

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Counties Served

Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Travis, and Williamson ​

Cities Represented

Award-winning Advocacy Work
HBA was recognized in both 2019 and 2020 for its outstanding advocacy efforts with an award of excellence from the executive officers council of the National Association of Home Builders.

Get Involved

HBA has many councils and committees that focus on Government Relations and Advocacy work. Some are open to all members while others are limited to specific types of Associate or Builder Members.

Government Relations Committee (GRC)
The Government Relations Committee is a select committee of Association Member builders, developers, engineers, land use attorneys and others who serve as the “strike force” of the HBA. The GRC helps develop and implement the HBA’s policy positions on current and potential issues. GRC Members meet monthly and are directly involved with the HBA’s advocacy efforts. Appointment only, via the Board. Request Information
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Developers Council (DC)
The Developers Council focuses on issues that affect our developer and builder/developer members, such as zoning, land use, utilities, roads, water, impact fees, and other infrastructure issues.  The committee is made up of builders, developers, engineers, land planners, and others associated with the entitlement process.  The Developers Council meets quarterly.  JOIN

Volume Builders Council (VBC)
The Volume Builders Council is comprised of large volume builders (100 units or more) who build in Austin and the surrounding communities. Our regional Chief Building Officials are invited to join members of the Volume Builders Council for a roundtable discussion about upcoming code changes, issues with inspections, and other issues affecting large builders. The Volume Builders Council meets quarterly.
JOIN

Want to know more about Government Relations at the HBA?
​Contact Senior Director of Government Relations, David Glenn at 512-982-9175 or David@hbaaustin.com.

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